Biology majors from Penn enter a wide range of careers and occupy
a variety of professional positions, including :
- Scientific researchers in universities, science research institutes,
or biotech or pharmaceutical companies
- Doctors, dentists, physical therapists, public health workers,
or other health professionals
- High school biology teachers
- Positions with zoos, natural history museums, nature centers,
and fish and wildlife departments
- Sales positions for a pharmaceutical companies
- Science writers or medical illustrators, and a variety of
other professional positions
To provide Biology students with information about career opportunities,
as well as graduate training and internship opportunities, the
Biology Department sponsors a Career Night every fall. Check for
the date in the September issue of our Biology
Undergraduate Newsletter or call +1 215 898.7121 for information.
The Department of Biology Academic
Office has a handout that explains how
to apply to graduate schools in biology.
Information on fellowships is available at http://www.college.upenn.edu
For additional information on career opportunities and applying
to Medical School, and for information on training in other health
professions, contact Career
Services, Room 20 McNeil, +1 215 898.7531
and/or visit http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/
Undergraduate Program